In the wake of the recent altercation where Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped by CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur at Chandigarh airport, eyeballs have now shifted to a past statement by the actress. In the midst of discussions surrounding the CISF slap incident, an old remark by Ranaut has resurfaced, where she defended actor Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock onstage at the 2022 Oscars. Yes, you read that right! Shabana Azmi Has 'No Love Lost' for Kangana Ranaut Over Slap Incident, But Condemns CISF Officer Kulwinder Kaur's Behaviour.

In her old post on Instagram, Ranaut had expressed support for Smith's actions, stating that if someone were to use her family's illness to entertain others, she would react similarly.  Kangana wrote, “If some idiot used my mom or sister’s illness to make bunch of fools laugh I would slap him like @willsmith did,” Kangana wrote, adding clapping emojis. She continued, “bada** move...hope he comes to my #lockup." Adhyayan Suman Reacts to Ex Kangana Ranaut's Slap Incident at Chandigarh Airport, Says 'It's Very Wrong' (Watch Video).

Kangana Ranaut's Old Post Defending Will Smith  

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For the unversed, the Oscars incident, where Smith walked onstage and slapped Rock, stemmed from a joke made by Rock about Smith's wife Jada's shaved head, referencing the film GI Jane. However, Jada had shaved her head due to alopecia areata, a detail that added complexity to the situation. Smith's actions resulted in a 10-year ban from the Academy.

Meanwhile, in the aftermath of Ranaut's incident, the Central Industrial Security Force suspended constable Kulwinder Kaur, indicating swift action in response to the altercation. The incident has sparked discussions on social media about appropriate responses to perceived insults and the boundaries of physical confrontation.

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